Maisie spends a lot of time at the race track betting on ponies, and occasionally she wins. The frequency of her betting is controlled by which of the following?
A. fixed ratio schedules
B. a continuous reinforcement schedule
C. a partial schedule of reinforcement
D. luck
Answer: C
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